The Bank of Japan passed its interest rate decision by a 9-0 margin.

The British pound fell below 1.25 against the U.S. dollar GBP/USD, down 0.12% on the day.

Market news: US President Biden will meet with Turkish President Erdogan at the White House on May 9.

The Bank of Thailand will sell bonds worth 370 billion baht in May.

Market news: US Secretary of Defense Austin held a telephone conversation with the Swedish Defense Minister on the Ukraine issue.

Bitcoin fell below $64,000 per coin, down 1.29% on the day.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: The Japanese government will work closely with relevant agencies of other countries on foreign exchange issues in accordance with the agreement reached with the G7, Japan, South Korea and the United States in Washington last week.

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit France, Brazil and Paraguay from May 1 to 6.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: From the perspective of fiscal law and the independence of the Bank of Japan in formulating monetary policy, the idea of the government buying ETFs held by the Bank of Japan will cause problems.

The Central Bank of Costa Rica cut its benchmark interest rate to 4.75% from 5.25%.

According to a Reuters poll: 98 of 162 analysts believe that global economic growth this year is likely to be faster than expected rather than slower.

According to a Reuters survey: The global economy is expected to grow by 2.9% in 2024 and 3.0% in 2025, compared with previous expectations of 2.6% and 2.9%.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Cannot say whether action is needed to address weak yen.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: No comments on foreign exchange and policy details.

Microsoft (MSFT.O) CFO: Near-term AI demand is "slightly higher" than supply capacity.